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Patent GB-191020812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to Tube Expanders for Steam Boilers and the like.
Inventor: KILBORN GEORGE
IPC: B21D39/10
Filed: 1910-09-07
Granted: 1911-09-07
Abstract: 20,812. Kilborn, G., and Bambridge, W. G. Sept. 7. Tube-expanders.-In a tube-expander of the type in which the rollers are adjusted in slots in the body by a taper pin, and in which they are prevented from coming adrift inwardly by wires, ball bearings are provided between the body and the thrust cap, and the wires are held in position by a separate member. In the form shown in Fig. 2, a ball race R is provided between a flange B on the body A and a cup Q on the thrust cap 0, which also has a recess Q<1> to span the boiler tubes and enable the cap to rest against the tube plate. They are held together by a wire spring U engaging a groove in the cap. The retaining-wires H, which are fixed in a plate J held in position by a wire spring N, pass through holes K in the body, and may be positioned behind the rollers or in recesses therein. Similar wires may be used at the other end of the tool. In a modification, the wires are headed, and are separately inserted and held down by a plate such as J. Slots Y, Y<1> may be provided to facilitate removal of the retaining-springs N, U. The taper pin V may have a rounded head W on the end and also a cylindrical part W<1> on which a spring X may be pushed to prevent accidental withdrawal of the pin. The thrust cap may be of malleable iron, the ball race being provided in a removable cast steel ring.
Patent GB-191025502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Switchboards.
IPC: H04M5/04
Filed: 1910-11-03
Granted: 1911-06-08
Abstract: 25,502. Aitken, W., and British Insulated and Helsby Cables. Nov. 3. Switches, with compound movement, for use in private branch and other small exchange telephone systems are constructed as shown in Figs. 2 and 4. The switch is first rotated to the desired position to select the proper set of contacts, and then depressed, being held in the depressed position against spring return by a sliding plate w<3>, Fig. 4, which latches with a disk y<8> carried by the spindle y'. The disk y<8> carries a plunger y<10> for operating a central set of springs h and also a plunger y<9> for operating one of a number of sets of springs d, e mounted around the tube j. A slotted circular ring y<6> cooperates with an inverted cup-shaped piece y' to position the switch accurately, and a stepby-step movement during the preliminary rotation is given to the spindle by spring-pressed pellets on a cross-bar y<5> snapping into the slots in the ring y<6>. The spring 2 of the first set of contacts e is mechanically associated with a spring 8, which restores the indicator f<1> when the rotary switch is depressed in the first position. The switch is released by depressing a button w, the conical end of which engages a hole w<4> in the plate w<3>. An extension w<5> on the plate w' also serves to replace the indicator f<1>. Mechanically-interconnected switches.-A twoway switch, Fig. 6, after operation by a lever k, is retained in the position shown by the set of the spring 5, and is returned to its normal position by the engagement of its projection k<2> with the disk y' of the switch previously described when the latter is depressed. Push-button switches. -In the ringing-key shown in Fig. 5, the ebonite point of the plunger k<5> presses the springs 2, 3 against the springs 1, 4.
Patent GB-191100220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Opening Fire Hydrants.
Inventor: MERRYWEATHER JAMES COMPTON
IPC: A62C25/00
Filed: 1911-01-04
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 220. Merryweather, J. C. Jan. 4. Hydrants.-Apparatus for automatically opening a hydrant by the pull on the hose comprises a fulcrum piece B screwed to the portion A and supporting a camlever D which is pivoted at C and acts upon the sliding valve spindle, as shown in Fig. 1. The hose is passed through a stirrup H connected to the outer end of the lever D. A fixed member J bears on the hose beyond the point K of the hose-coupling to prevent chafing.
Patent GB-191102020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stop Mechanism for use in Lasting and like Machines.
IPC: A43D23/00
Filed: 1911-01-26
Granted: 1911-09-21
Abstract: 2020. Adrian & Busch. July 21, 1910, [Convention date]. Lasting.-A lasting-machine is provided with a brake comprising a band which can be tightened simultaneously at both ends, and which has a brake-shoe adapted to be applied to the brake drum. The band 24 passes round a drum, and is secured at one end to a brakeshoe 23, upon which is pivoted a bell-crank lever 22, to which the other end of the band is secured. The bell-crank lever is connected by a stud 21 with an open frame 13, which is provided with guides 13<a> to enable it to slide vertically on a block 17 loosely mounted on the driving-shaft. The frame 13 is connected by a rod with the usual starting and stopping treadle. The frame 13 carries a cam roll 19, and a cam groove 20 is formed in the side face of the drum, the cam having a flattened part 20<a>. On depressing the starting-treadle, the clutch is thrown in, the frame 13 lifted against a spring, and the brake released. As the shaft moves, the flattened part 20<a> moves from under the roll, so that, when the treadle is released, the roll rides on the high part of the cam, preventing the clutch from being opened and the brake from being applied. When the flat part 20<a> comes below the roll, the frame 13 falls, thus opening the clutch and applying the brake.
Patent GB-191102455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Coating Corks with a Resisting Neutral Layer.
Inventor: PINK LEONHARD
IPC: C08L97/00
Filed: 1911-01-31
Granted: 1911-11-02
Abstract: 2455. Pink, L. Feb. 8, 1910, [Convention date]. Cork, treating.-Relates to a process for coating corks with parchment. The corks are first coated with a solution of cellulose in ammoniacal copperoxide solution. The oxide of copper is then removed in a bath of acid, and the coating is converted into parchment by treatment with sulphuric acid.
Patent GB-191104440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Bolting and Firing Mechanism of Drop Down Small Arms.
Inventor: BAKER WILLIAM
IPC: F41A19/39
Filed: 1910-03-12
Granted: 1911-04-12
Abstract: 4440. Baker, W. March 12, 1910. Breech actions. drop-down barrel.-Consists in placing the external means for cocking the hammer behind the top lever, and in the combination with a sliding hammer, of a lever which has a bent for engagement by the sear, and an exterior projection for hand cocking. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the lever 10, having the exterior projection 24, is pivoted to the trigger plate and to the rear end of the hammer 9. The mainspring 16 surrounds the hammer and bears against a fixed pin 13, which passes through a slot in the hammer.
Patent GB-191108173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam and other Fluid Pressure Engines.
Inventor: CRAWFORD ALFRED FITZGERALD
Filed: 1911-04-01
Granted: 1912-03-07
Abstract: 8173. Crawford, A. F., and Pears, R. April 1. Releasing-gears.-A die A, under the control of a governor, is slidably mounted in a holder D, pivoted at its ends to levers D<1>, D<2>, and engages a plate b<1> in a socket B in a sleeve b secured to the valve-spindle. The die is secured to the forked end of a rod a<2>, the other end of which slides in a block a<3> pivoted in the ends of levers a<4> secured to the spindle d<2>, which is adjusted by the governor. The rod a<2> is provided with a nut a<6>, which moves between stops a<7> and engages a leather washer a<8> in the block a<3>, and a spring a<5>, which forces the die towards the sleeve b.
Patent GB-191109161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: LASKER WILLIAM WALTER
IPC: B41J7/02
Filed: 1911-04-12
Granted: 1912-02-29
Abstract: 9161. Lasker, W. W. April 12. Type - lever actions.- (1) The key-levers 2 are connected to the typelevers 5 by means of links 11, each of which is arranged to slide in a slotted rear projection 5<b> in the type-lever and is constrained, as by a curved arm 11<b> engaging a roller 12, to move laterally and downwards when the key is depressed. The type-levers rest on a ledge 1<a>, and are locked by the links against accidental movement. The links are connected to returning-springs 14. (2) The key-levers are pivoted in a plate 3, which is formed with grooves 3<a>, Fig. 7, to receive hubs 2<b> on the key-levers, and is also formed with guide-slots 3<b> The key-levers are held down by a plate 4. (3) The type-levers are pivoted in separate forked hangers 9 which are mounted in pockets 7<a> in a segment 7 and are adjustably secured by screws 10, one screw serving to secure two hangers. The type-levers are each formed on one side with a hub 5<a> which is journaled in an aperture in one side of the hanger. (4) The links 11 are each formed with a hub 11<c>, which is passed into an aperture in the key-lever and is then pressed up to form a flange. A similar flanged hub 11<a> is provided to engage the slot 5<b>. Letter-spacing mechanism.-The arms 11<b> may be arranged to operate letter-spacing mechanism of the kind described in Specification 9162/11 by the engagement of lugs 11<d> with a universal bar 20 carried by arms 19. Ink-ribbon mechanism.-A manually reversible feed of the ribbon is effected by pawls 40, which are pivoted on the arms 19 and are alternately engaged with ratchet-wheels 39 on the spoolspindles. The engagement of the pawls is controlled by finger-slides having bevelled ends adapted to engage pins 41 on the pawls. The spools are each provided with a brake consisting of a spring 50 engaging a groove 36<a> in the spool-spindle.
Patent GB-191110553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Clutches for Mine Cages, Lifts and the like.
Inventor: ROBERTS BRERETON BURGESS
IPC: B66B5/24
Filed: 1911-05-01
Granted: 1911-08-17
Abstract: 10,553. Roberts, B. B. May 1. Catch gear of mine-cage type.-Relates to safety catch gear for mine cages, lifts, &c, of the kind in which the clutches are mounted on a supporting-plate loosely connected with the cage, and comprises a construction of clutch in combination with the connexions between the clutches, the cage, and the hoisting-cable. Above the cage A is arranged a plate H on which the gripping jaws L are mounted. The jaws L are on vertical pivots and are closed by sliding sleeves S when the toggle links Z, U are spread by the downward motion of the block E. This block hangs by chains e from the winding-rope b, and a rod B secured to the cage A passes upwards through the block E on which it is supported by a shoulder. A spring g is compressed between the block and a head D on the rod B. In the event of the winding-rope breaking, the grip is applied by the spring g, and is increased by the weight of the cage hanging from the rod B.
Patent GB-191114365-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Obviating Cracking and Injurious Stresses in Combined Smoke and Ventillating Chimneys.
Inventor: SCHOFER FRIEDRICH
IPC: E04F17/02
Filed: 1911-06-16
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 14,365. Schofer, F. Aug. 3, 1910, [Convention date]. Chimneys. - The tie-pieces c connecting the walls of one or more smoke flues with the exterior walls of a surrounding ventilating-shaft are so placed as to leave the corners of the smoke flues free, and are set at an acute angle to the walls, the angles being measured in the same direction throughout. Fracture due to temperature variations is thus prevented. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) states also that the tie-pieces may be similarly placed, but at right-angles to the flue walls; this subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191117515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tools for Skinning Animals.
Inventor: MOEN SELMER MARIUS
IPC: A22B5/16
Filed: 1911-08-01
Granted: 1911-12-14
Abstract: 17,515. Moen, S. M. Aug. 1. Cutting-appliances.-Tools for skinning carcases, of the type in which a rotary cutting- disk is fitted with an adjustable shield, are provided with an adjustable gauge and a special construction of shield. The gauge comprises bifurcated arms 10<1> connected to a slotted shank 13 guided on the handle. The shield 3, Figs, 2 and 5, is secured by a ring 5 fitting on the top of the handle and by a radial extension 5<1> bolted to the handle. In operation, the weight of the tool is supported by the lower arm of the gauge while the skin is separated from the cutting-disk by the upper arm. Fig. 6 shows a modified gauge fitted on one side of the cutting-disk, and comprising a curved arm secured by dotted clamping-arms 12<a>, 12<b>,
Patent GB-191120388-A (GB)
Title: Improved Anti-breakage Box and Gear for Loading Coal or other Substances.
IPC: B65D90/66
Filed: 1911-09-14
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 20,388. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., and Wright, R. Sept. 14. Skips.-A skip is provided with one or more side doors b which are normally kept closed by a vertically-sliding ring c surrounding the skip. The ring is suspended independently of the skip by ropes d, and the contents are dumped by arresting the ring while the skip is descending. In one form, this is effected by passing the ropes d round a movable pulley having attached thereto a tailing chain of adjustable length anchored to a fixed point.
Patent GB-191122594-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hoisting Winch.
Inventor: KELLY ERNEST MALCOLM
IPC: B66D5/10
Filed: 1911-10-13
Granted: 1911-12-30
Abstract: 22,594. Kelly, E. M. Oct. 13. Self-sustaining gear. - A differential brake, used on a winch for raising and lowering torpedoes, is operated by a weight o so as to sustain the load automatically. The proportions of the arms of the differential lever are so arranged that the load can be lowered by turning the winding - drum in the direction for lowering, the brake being always left on.
Patent GB-191128255-A (GB)
Title: Bevel Protractor.
Inventor: BRANDL JOSEPH
Filed: 1911-12-15
Granted: 1912-11-28
Abstract: 28,255. Brandl, J. Dec. 15. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Bevels, more particularly for use in the construction of staircases, are formed of two angleirons a, between which slides an adjustable square c, provided with graduations on both sides, and with sliding indicators d, e for use in setting the square. The square is clamped by means of a screw b and screws f, f passing through slots g, g<1>. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 23,939/98, [Class 61, Hand tools &c.].
Patent GB-191201346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Alloys for Casting.
Inventor: BUIGNE FRANZ DE
IPC: C22C21/12
Filed: 1912-01-17
Granted: 1913-01-17
Abstract: 1346. BuignÚ, F. de. Jan. 17. Types are cast from alloys free from zinc, and containing aluminium, copper, and tungsten, with or without tin. According to the Provisional Specification, the alloys used may also consist of copper and aluminium together with iron, nickel, chromium, manganese, molybdenum, or vanadium.
Patent GB-191201829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Driven Hydraulic Lifts.
Inventor: BODDAM EDMOND MEYER TUDOR
IPC: B66B17/12
Filed: 1912-01-23
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 1829. Boddam, E. M. T. Jan. 23. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Fluid-pressure, ram, and like apparatus.- An electrically-driven screw gear is combined with any of the ordinary forms of hydraulically balanced lifts to form an electrically-operated hydraulic lift. In the form shown in Fig. I, water is forced from the cylinder 1 through the pipe 2 to the cylinder 3, Fig. II, operating the lift. Sliding on the cylinder 1 is a weighted cylinder 4, the weights being arranged to balance any part of, or to overbalance the load. A third cylinder 6 closed at the bottom, is arranged inside the cylinder 4, and in the ordinary form of hydraulic lift, a fixed plunger through which pressure water is admitted, is arranged inside the cylinder 6. In the present instance, this ram is removed, and a screw 10 driven from the motor 13 works in a nut 11 fixed to the end of the casing. A thrust block 12 is provided and the nut is prevented from rotating by a projection 14 engaging a guide 15. Fig. II shows an application to another form of lift. In the ordinary form, the weighted ram 19 is hauled down by a chain passing over a pulley or fuzee 18 to a ram 20 operated by pressure fluid. The screw drive is inserted in the ram 19 in this form, and the ram is operated directly from the screw.
Patent GB-191205257-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Mixing, Measuring and Delivering Liquids or Solids, or Liquids and Solids.
Inventor: EASON JOHN
IPC: G01F11/24
Filed: 1912-03-02
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 5257. Eason, J. March 2. Moving-chamber apparatus. -Relates to apparatus for filling pie crusts with liquids or solids, or with liquids and solids, and comprises a hopper with mixers, movable measuring chambers of adjustable volume, and means for accurately placing the receptacles for the delivered quantity. The pie-crusts or other receptacles are placed on trays 20 laid on an endless carrier 17 passing over pulleys of which one is notched to engage a spring plunger 21 when the receptacles are in the correct position below the delivery orifice. The hopper has mixers 4 driven as usual and has a number of chambers 9 having cylindrical linings 12 cut away so as to be open alternately to inlets 10 and discharge orifices 11 when the linings are rocked by arms 14 and a link 15 from a hand lever. The capacity of the cylindrical linings can be adjusted by means of plungers 16, which can also be removed for cleaning.
Patent GB-191208453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Razor Stroppers.
Inventor: JENKINS ALEXANDER FREDERICK
IPC: B24D15/08
Filed: 1912-04-09
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 8453. Jenkins, A. F. April 9. Stropping-apparatus.-Relates to a stropping or sharpening device for razor and knife blades of the type in which the blade is held between two manually - rotated rollers adapted to be pressed by the hand on to the blade. In a frame comprising end-plates 1 connected by bars 2, 3 are loosely mounted two sharpening- rollers B, journaled in slots 6 and normally pressed apart by a spring 10, and on the rods 2 are pivotally mounted guards 4 having arms 9, which extend into the slots and are adapted to press the rollers together when the apparatus is grasped in one hand. The movement of the guards is guided and limited by a spring - finger 12 attached to one guard and having a slot 13 fitting over a lug 14 on the other guard, a second lug 15 serving to press the end of the spring and thus hold the guards normally apart. The rollers are geared together and are driven by means of a handle 19 provided with ratchet-teeth 20 so that the rollers can be driven in one direction only. The crank is removable and is maintained on the spindle by a spring, the ends of which engage a groove in the spindle. A bladeholder, adapted for Gillette blades, comprises plates 23 with extremities 26 adapted to enter seats 21 in the frame, the notches 26" being engaged by spring catches on the frame. A blade-holder for ordinary blades comprises a clip mounted on a bar having its extremities offset and adapted to enter corresponding seats in the frame. The stropping-rollers consist of a soft rubber body 33 formed with a spiral ridge carrying a strip of stropping-material; or in a combined honing and stropping roller, the rubber body carries a spiral leather or like strip 37, Fig. 9, and a spiral honing-surface 38 normally below the leather surface, so that on applying greater pressure to the guards, the blades are honed. In a modification, the stropping-surface may be carried by a helical spring strip attached to the spindle at its ends. The rubber bodies may be removable from the spindles.
Patent GB-191209822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bolts and Method of Securing Floors and Ceilings of Ships.
Inventor: POLLOCK WALTER
IPC: F16B35/06
Filed: 1912-04-25
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 9822. Pollock, W. April 25. Hook - headed bolts.-Comprises a construction of bolt for securing the decks and ceilings of ships to the reverse frames or other angles. The bolt is formed with a head at right-angles, as shown, and a square or slot cut on the part above the nut to indicate the hooked parts of the bolt and to enable the bolt to be turned to release the planking.
Patent GB-191212357-A (GB)
Title: Strengthening Device for Rake Handles.
Inventor: JUNGHANS CHRISTIAN GUSTAV
IPC: A01D7/00
Filed: 1912-05-24
Granted: 1912-09-12
Abstract: 12,357. Junghans, C. J. May 24. Multiple-support handles; barb holding-devices for socket fixings.-A device for strengthening rake handles at the junction with the head by obviating the tendency of the head to turn upwards comprises two pieces of wire a, b, bent at the middle to form eyes c which are fixed to the upper surface of the handle d some distance from the head g by means of a screw or nail, and having their pointed ends e, f driven into the front and lower surfaces respectively of the head.
Patent GB-191214372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoe Securing Devices.
Inventor: BALDWIN JAMES ARTHUR
IPC: A43B23/28
Filed: 1912-06-19
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 14,372. Baldwin, J. A., and Apsley, L. D. June 19. Linings etc.; goloshes.-A shoe-securing device, specially applicable to overshoes, comprises a rubber, felt, or similar strip 4 inserted in place of the lining 8 in a heel. The strip, which may be roughened, is provided with a heartshaped opening 6 in the middle, and diamondshaped openings 5 at the sides. The strip is attached by cement.
Patent GB-191214436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball-cocks for Cisterns.
Inventor: WILSON CHARLES
IPC: F16K31/26
Filed: 1912-06-20
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 14,436. Wilson, C., and Wilson, F. W. June 20. Lift valves; seats and faces; actuating; dirt, excluding and removing.-A float-operated valve comprises a T - shaped casing a, a detachable screwed seating d, a valve plunger f having a facing-washer h sunk therein, and a float lever i having an arm k operating on the plunger f through a ball bearing l held in a recess m in the plunger. A tubular outlet o, having a brassgauze strainer p, is fitted to the casing, and a brass-strainer q is fitted in the inlet branch b. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 15,889/99 and 26,465/07.
Patent GB-191216507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Shoe Lace Fasteners.
Inventor: ZELLER FRITZ WILHELM
IPC: A43C7/00
Filed: 1912-07-15
Granted: 1912-11-21
Abstract: 16,507. Zeller, F. W. July 15. Lacing-fastenings.-A slotted tubular casing 9, of resilient material, is securely fastened to the upper of the boot or shoe and is adapted to receive a tapering plug 10, to which the end of the lace L is attached. Corresponding grooves 12, 14, are formed on both case and plug, so that the plug can be sprung into position in the case. The attachment of the plug to the lace is shown in Fig. 2. The device is used on both ends of the lace.